Summary
Gents pocket watch, tortoiseshell pair case, B. Benwell, London, 1793.
Physical Description
Pair case covered with tortoise shell. White dial has roman and arabic numerals separated by circle with scallops between numbers. Ornate gilt hands. Inner case is hinged. Key wound spring; verge escapement. Winding dial, fusee and chain.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victoria & Albert Museum, 11 Aug 1919
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Maker
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Inscriptions
Back plate is marked 'B. Benwell, London, 385'.
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Overall Dimensions
2.5 cm (Width), 4.8 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
65 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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